Finlay Macdonald
The Panel with Finlay MacDonald and Jane Clifton (Part 2)
Topics - Musical phenomenon Prince has died at the age of 57. He appeared to be a complex creature. Economist Eric Crampton talks about the complexities of getting royalties for water. Audio
The Panel with Finlay MacDonald and Jane Clifton (Part 1)
Topics - Dr Willem de Lange discusses his research on fault-lines in Waikato which puts Hamilton in greater risk of earthquake damage than previously thought, a report has confirmed what many Dunedin… Audio
OPINION: Flag 'debate' always lacked substance
OPINION: The debate over the flag wasn't politicised, quite the contrary, it was insufficiently political from the start, writes Finlay Macdonald. Video
The Panel pre-show for 18 March 2016
Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Audio
Martin Crowe Funeral
It was Martin Crowe's funeral today at Auckland's Holy Trinity Cathedral. It was a three hour service. Audio
Donald Trump and Hitler
Some world leaders are now using the Hitler brand for Donald Trump. Audio
ISIS contacts leaked
A swathe of documents which appear to be lists of Islamic State volunteers has been leaked. Audio
Are you in it for the long haul?
Aviation commentator Peter Clarke talks about the growth of long haul flights and seat comfort. Audio
Panel Says
What the Panelists Finaly MacDonald and David Slack have been thinking about. Audio
Greener grass
A UK journalist found the green grass, open spaces and beautiful beaches of Golden Bay lost their shine and he headed back to Britain. Audio
Auckland housing crisis affects the dead
Auckland's running out of places to house the living - and now the housing crisis is following us to the grave. Funeral director Craig Davis discusses the future of cemeteries in the city. Audio
S.A domestic worker fired over text
Employment lawyer Susan Hornsby-Geluk talks about the woman fired from the South African High Commission after a text about her boss was sent to the wrong person. And the Auckland bus driver who lost… Audio
The Panel with Finlay MacDonald and David Slack (Part 2)
A UK journalist found the green grass, open spaces and beautiful beaches of Golden Bay lost their shine and he headed back to Britain. What the Panelists Finaly MacDonald and David Slack have been… Audio
The Panel with Finlay MacDonald and David Slack (Part 1)
What the Panelists Finlay MacDonald and David Slack have been up to. Employment lawyer Susan Hornsby-Geluk talks about the woman fired from the South African High Commission after a text about her… Audio
Has the PM mistaken himself for a flag?
OPINION: John Key is arguing that a vote against the silver fern flag is really a vote against him, writes Finlay Macdonald.
French legislate against food waste.
George Langlands of food rescue organisation Kaibosh talks about whether NZ needs to follow France in making laws against food waste. Audio
Paternity leave good for business
The CEO of Business NZ Kirk Hope discusses an Ernst and Young study that's found more women at the top is good for business and so is men taking paternity leave. Audio
Panel Says
What the Panelists Ella Henry and Finlay MacDonald have been thinking about. Audio
Chinese Year of the Monkey
It's all monkey business this year - what does the Year of the Monkey mean to Chinese astrologers? Audio